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Mike Hernandez is a proud US Marine Corps disabled veteran who has seamlessly transitioned from serving his country to serenading it with his rich, soulful voice. His journey with the Marine Corp, to the music stage reflects his deep-seated love for his country and his dedication to sharing his stories through song. After his service in the Marine Corps, Hernandez found a new way to serve his community and country—through music. His experiences in the military have undoubtedly shaped his perspective, and this influence is evident in the heartfelt and patriotic themes of his songs. He brings the same discipline and passion to his music that he did to his military service, making him a standout artist in the Texas country music scene.

Mike’s music is a blend of traditional country sounds with modern influences, reflecting his roots in Texas and his Mexican heritage. He sings about life, love, and the land he loves so dearly. His authenticity and genuine love for country music have earned him a dedicated following. Whether performing at local venues or larger stages, Mike’s performances are always filled with energy and emotion, drawing listeners into his world. He has opened up for Dwight Yoakum, Lee Greenwood, Kevin Fowler, Josh Abbott, and Reckless Kelly.

Rachel Clearman is a 21 year old singer-songwriter-musician out of Nashville & recent graduate of Gulf Breeze Highschool. She’s been writing & performing since the age of 7 & delivers a timeless sound as an artist. She co-writes across many platforms & styles on music row for artists & projects. Most recently, she was the featured artist & songwriter for the upcoming documentary title track release for “Hurricane Helene” benefit documentary.  Her first single “Disguise” was released last year & her first EP is currently under production with Sonicboost Studios in Muscle Shoals. As a multi-instrumentalist, she performs & writes on piano, mandolin, ukulele, guitar, & is a sneaky good bass player & drummer. You can catch her performing live most any night of the week around Nashville as well as being booked in different towns. She is also a dynamic worship leader who is routinely booked around Nashville & various states. Follow her on IG @rachelclearman

In the early nineties, shortly after being awarded the designation as finalist in his high school state singing competition, Galen explains, “I went to my mom and I told her this is what I want to do for the rest of my life.”It was only a few years later that Galen opened concerts for Tracy Lawrence and Tracy Byrd in the spring of ’96. The 22 year old amazed fans at both concerts with his dynamic stage presence and natural ability to entertain the guys and swoon the girls. Not long after, Galen received unprecedented audience reaction when his song, “Good Girls Love Bad Boys” was played on the “G. Gordon Liddy” radio show to an audience of millions. Galen hit the road. For the next several years, he averaged over 200 performances per year, opening for many of the biggest names in country music, including Joe Diffie, “Ricochet,” Michael Peterson, Montgomery Gentry, Trick Pony, Darrell Worley, John Conley, Johnny Paycheck, Rhett Atkins and Merle Haggard, and too many more to mention.

From here, Galen’s path to stardom only gleams brighter: Galen is steadily becoming one of Nashville’s top songwriters, with songs cut by major label acts including , Clay Walker, Luke Bryan, Larry Cordle, Joe Diffe, Matt Jenkins and Craig Morgan who included Galen’s song,
“I’m Country” on his My Kinda Livin’ CD (2005) which garnered Galen a GOLD Record and another GOLD record for Luke Bryan’s first album. Galen continues to write daily with several of Nashville’s elite artists, producers and writers; Chris Dubois, Don Sampson, Kerry Kurt Phillips, Bob Regan, Byron Hill, Doug Johnson,Buddy Owens,just to name a few. Galen has celebrated 2 top ten hits, “Country Man” for Luke Bryan and “She Won’t Be Lonely Long” for Clay Walker Galen was managed by one of the biggest managers “in the world of
music” the late Frank Dileo, who managed Micheal Jackson, during the “Thriller” and “Bad” albums years. Galen is content, writing songs, and watching other artists sing his songs from the side of the stage, but in 2017 he accomplished his #1 goal, by being a guest of his dear friend Joe Diffie and joining him to sing on the stage of the Grand Ole Opry.

PBSF Performance Schedule – Pensacola

Thursday, Oct. 2 * 7:30pm * The District- Country Strong – Ticketed Event –Buy
    

Friday, Oct. 3  * 8:00pm *  Calverts in the Heights

Saturday, Oct 4 * 8:00pm – Oyster Bay Courtyard Series –Ticketed Event – Buy

** All events are free, except where noted. Schedule is subject to change, please check back for updates.

Kayla Connick is a board-certified music therapist and songwriter living in Pensacola as a transplant from Las Vegas. Kayla has experience working with trauma informed care, neurodiverse individuals with different abilities, at-risk youth, residents within memory care units with varying degrees of dementia, and within special school districts and serves the Florida panhandle as the owner of Making Waves Music Therapy. Kayla believes empathy is the driving force behind a beneficial therapeutic relationship and that music therapy focuses on the whole person’s strengths and unique needs with music as the medium. Kayla is a strong advocate for disability rights, survivors of trauma, and mental health awareness and accessibility to therapy services. In her own time, Kayla is a songwriter and can personally and professionally speak to the powerful therapeutic effect of music and songwriting.

As a songwriter under the moniker ‘kay conn’, Kayla brings out her most inner experiences and past woven into moody, at times brooding, instrumentals and flavorful chords with unexpected twists and turns. The single “25 Of” by kay conn is available on all streaming platforms.”

PBSF SCHEDULE:

SAT Oct 4, – 6pm – Making Waves Music Therapy Showcase – Hosted by Kayla Connick – Free Admission

Morgan Daniel Pitney, also known as Mo Pitney, is an American country and bluegrass singer and guitarist. He was born March 24, 1993, in Rockford, Illinois. Mo began playing the drums at 6 and the guitar at 12, and eventually signed to Curb Records in Nashville, Tennessee. He has released two studio albums, Behind This Guitar (2016) and Ain’t Lookin’ Back (2020). Notably, Pitney’s single “Country” was well received and entered the Top 40 on the Country Airplay chart. Mo Pitney’s debut album Behind This Guitar was a success, charting at No. 10 on Billboard’s Top Country Albums chart. Pitney recorded Behind This Guitar with producer Tony Brown.

Meanwhile, his second album Ain’t Lookin’ Back was produced by his friend and collaborator Jim “Moose” Brown, who took the time to understand Pitney musically before they went into the studio.

He is regarded as a promising talent in the country music scene. Reveals that his musical journey started with an appreciation for banjos and bluegrass, particularly that of the legendary J.D. Crowe. This fascination led to an unexpected yet exceptional recording of Crowe’s classic “Old Home Place.” The song features an all-star cast of Crowe, Ricky Skaggs, Marty Stuart, Jerry Douglas, Jon Randall, Aubrie Haney, Guthrie Trapp, and Barry Bales.

** All events are free, except where noted. Schedule is subject to change, please check back for updates.